Consumer Corner: Don't be afraid of a healthy switch to save money

If you have been on your health plan for more than three years or paying more than €1,850 for your cover, then it is time for a review

Consumer Corner: Switching medical insurance can result in significant savings.

As the old saying goes — health is wealth. This certainly rings through during times of sickness and unfortunately we just never know when the day might come that we need a hospital or doctor.

Although we have a public health system in Ireland where many services are free we also have the option of taking out private health cover. Between January and February this year around 500,000 people in Ireland will renew their health insurance according to totalhealthcover.ie.